Corporate Legal Counsel – Environment and Approvals

Corporate Legal Counsel – Environment and Approvals

Add expected salary to your profile for insightsCorporate Legal Counsel – Environment and ApprovalsRare opportunity to apply your subject matter expertise to help shape strategy and outcomesAn extremely diverse role with a strong focus on working closely with internal and external stakeholdersWork in a collaborative, high-performing team where success is achieved by working togetherPermanent role based in our Central Park Office in Perth, Western Australia with the opportunity for flexible and agile workingWhere we’re all welcomeWe are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes us who we are.At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, the LGBTI+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.We acknowledge that all people are different and believe that our differences are our strength. The diversity of skills, life experiences and perspectives within our team enhances our way of working and our ability to achieve success together.About the roleWe are looking for a

Corporate Legal Counsel

to join Rio Tinto’s highly regarded Iron Ore Legal team. This individual will be primarily responsible for delivering high quality and timely legal advice and support on environmental and project regulatory approval and social licence to operate matters in connection with Rio Tinto’s Iron Ore business. The role offers huge variety, covering emerging risks, legislative and policy developments, regulatory compliance, governance, and investigations.You will coordinate and engage with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders, communicate and present to senior leaders on environmental and approvals related matters, support internal reporting as well as governance and compliance functions and frameworks, and provide cost effective engagement and management of external counsel where required. The role reports to one of the Iron Ore Legal team’s Chief Counsels.What you’ll bringTo be successful in this role you will bring:Extensive post qualification experience as a lawyerA commitment to the safety of yourself and your colleaguesA strong understanding of Commonwealth and State environmental legislative and policy landscapes, approvals processes, and the principles of sustainable developmentIntellectual, analytical, and creative abilities to quickly identify issues, make judgements, and propose solutionsEnthusiasm, resilience, and confidence to drive an effective outcomeStrong stakeholder management skills. Regulator engagement with Traditional Owner engagement experience is desirable but not essentialExemplary communication and collaboration skillsHigh level strategic decision-making skills with a demonstrated ability to influenceYou must hold a current practising certificate.What we offerBe recognised for your contribution, your thinking and your hard work, and go home knowing you’ve helped the world progressA work environment where safety is always the number one priorityA permanent position working directly for Rio TintoFull relocation provided to Western Australia from elsewhere in AustraliaA competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive bonusComprehensive medical benefits including subsidised private health insurance for employees and immediate familyAttractive share ownership planCompany provided insurance coverExtensive salary sacrifice & salary packaging optionsCareer development & education assistance to further your technical or leadership ambitionsOngoing access to family-friendly health and medical wellbeing supportLeave for all of life’s reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave, cultural leave)To better suit different family needs, our paid parental leave approach gives all parents the option to take 18 weeks of paid leave after a new child arrives – at a time that suits themExclusive employee discounts including hotel stays, banking, accommodation, cars, retail and moreWe are committed to elevating Indigenous voices and increasing cultural knowledge in our business. Diversity of skills, life experiences and perspectives within our team enhances our way of working and our ability to achieve success together. To help you on your journey with us, you’ll also have access to:Specialist Indigenous Support Advisors are always there for our Indigenous employees and available to support through any aspect of your employmentIndigenous leadership programmes across some professional and operational roles to ensure that we are developing Indigenous LeadersWhere you’ll be workingYou and your team will be Perth-based with opportunity to work flexibly from home combined with time in our Central Park offices.In the Pilbara region of Western Australia, we own a world-class, integrated network of 17 mines, four independent port terminals, a rail network spanning nearly 2,000 kilometres and related infrastructure – all designed to respond rapidly to changes in demand. We are one of the world’s leading producers and exporters of iron ore.Who we areRio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals, and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive.We have been mining for 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs – striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards. But we can’t do it on our own, so we’re focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win and meet opportunities.Applications close on Tuesday, 18th June 2024 (Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to this date).We’re a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive. Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs – striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards. But we can’t do it on our own, so we’re focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win and meet opportunities.We’re a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive. Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs – striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards. But we can’t do it on our own, so we’re focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win and meet opportunities.Don’t provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs.Choose from thousands of courses delivered by leaders in education.

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